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My Spicy Sriracha Burger Recipe is served with a tangy Lime Aioli and caramelized onions. Just one bite will knock your socks off! close up of Spicy Sriracha Burger on white plateI think “epic“ sums up this Spicy Sriracha Burger recipe perfectly. In my humble opinion, of course. 😉 

Imagine perfectly spiced meat with a handful of Asian flavors, topped with caramelized, sweet onions, and drizzled with a creamy, delicious Lime Aioli.

Now imagine all of this between two soft, toasted buns. It simply doesn’t get better!

caramelized red onions in cast iron skillet

What’s in the Spicy Sriracha Burger Recipe?

Try not to salivate as you read through this ingredient list:

  • Sriracha sauce
  • low sodium soy sauce
  • fresh garlic
  • fresh ginger
  • honey
  • salt and pepper

4 raw spicy sriracha burger patties on cutting board

What’s in the Lime Aioli?

  • Mayonnaise
  • garlic
  • ginger
  • lime juice
  • honey

Are you hungry yet?

spicy sriracha burger with caramelized onions on top

When to Serve the Sriracha Burger

We all tend to love burgers at summer barbecues, but they are just as much a hit any time of year. They’re great for a busy weeknight dinner or weekend dinner party.

sliced avocados and tomatoes with cilantro on platter

Recipe Tips for Spicy Sriracha Burgers

  • Feel free to adjust the amount or Sriracha sauce if your prefer more or less heat.
  • The instructions tell you to use a cast iron skillet. I love making these on cast iron or a grill because I really like the smoky, char flavor they impart. You can make them in any skillet, though.
  • This recipe is also delicious with ground chicken or turkey.
  • If you’re making the burgers on a grill, you can slice the onions thicker, and throw them on, too.

burger buns and burger condiments and add-ons on platters

The Burger Bar

When I serve burgers, I usually set up a “burger bar” of sorts. It’s the best way to ensure everyone gets exactly what they want, and it’s fun.

  • The burgers go on one platter and on a second platter, I have crispy lettuce, avocado and tomato slices.
  • The aioli goes in its own serving bowl with a spreader, and the onions go in another bowl with tongs. 
  • And . . .  dont gasp, I almost always put out the ketchup, because no matter how fancy, interesting or unique the burger is, someone will always be happy to see the familiar ketchup.

Spicy Sriracha Burger with slices of lime on white plateI hope you love this Spicy Sriracha Burger recipe and the Lime Aioli as much as I do!

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5 from 3 votes
close up of Spicy Sriracha Burger on white plate
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Spicy Sriracha Burger Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 

My Spicy Sriracha Burger Recipe is served with a tangy, Asian Spiced Lime Aioli and caramelized onions. Just one bite will knock your socks off!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: burgers for a party, burgers with Asian flavors
Servings: 4
Calories: 621 kcal
Author: Valentina K. Wein
Ingredients
For the onions
For the burgers
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • grapeseed oil
For the Lime Aioil
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ons
  • large leaves of crispy lettuce (like Iceberg)
  • cilantro leaves roughly chopped
  • tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • avocado, sliced thinly
  • your favorite hamburger buns
Instructions
For the onions

  1. Coat the bottom of a large cast iron skillet with grapeseed oil and place it over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring a bit, until they are brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Season them to taste with salt and pepper. Set the onions aside and do not wash the pan.

For the burgers

  1. In a small bowl, use a whisk or a fork to combine the Sriracha, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and salt. Add the beef to a large mixing bowl and pour in the Sriracha mixture. Use your hands or a large spoon, to mix everything together. Only mix until it's combined.

  2. Shape the meat into 4 evenly sized burgers.

  3. Heat the same pan where you cooked the onions, and add a little more grapeseed oil. When the pan is very hot, add the burgers. You should hear a sizzling sound — if you don’t, wait! You won’t get a nice “crust” on the burger if it’s not hot enough. Cook for about 4 minutes, then flip the burgers over and reduce the heat to medium-low. For medium rare, cook for about another 5 minutes or until the desired doneness. Place the cooked burgers on a plate and cover with foil.

For the Lime Aioli
  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator.

  2. To serve, set up a burger bar. Put the burgers and burger buns on platters. (Toast the buns if you'd like.) Arrange the lettuce, avocado and tomato slices on another platter. Spoon the Lime Aioli into a small bowl and put the onions in another. Add serving utelsils and the bar is set up.

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  4. Craig says

    I made these tonight for my family. Everyone thought the first bite or two was pretty spicy, then they settled down and enjoyed them. I was skeptical about putting the cilantro on, but you called that one right. The flavor bled was terrific. They were easy to make and really tasty.

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  8. David @ Spiced says

    Oh man, I love burgers! I seriously think I could eat a burger almost every night of the week. 🙂 And your description of ‘epic’ here is perfect. These really are epic burgers! I love all of the layers of flavor. I’m thinking I might even have to shovel a path to the grill so I can make a batch of these soon!

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  11. mimi rippee says

    wow! I love these! I wasn’t expecting all of the Asian flavors, just the sriracha! Love everything, the aioli, the burger…. I might enjoy these without buns! By the way I keep forgetting to tell you what a great photo you have! It makes me smile every time I pop over here! Happy New Year!

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    • valentina says

      Mimi, you’re so sweet to say that about my photo. I’m flattered and so happy to bring you a smile! Happy New Year to you! 🙂 ~Valentina

      Reply

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